Yikai Gong
About Yikai Gong
Yikai Gong is a Data Engineer with extensive experience in developing data processing pipelines and real-time data streaming solutions. He has worked at Afterpay since 2021 and previously held positions at The University of Melbourne and Euler's Bridge.
Work at Afterpay
Yikai Gong has been employed at Afterpay as a Data Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and optimizing data processing solutions. His expertise in data engineering contributes to the company's ability to manage and analyze large datasets efficiently. His work supports Afterpay's mission to enhance customer experiences through data-driven insights.
Education and Expertise
Yikai Gong holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from Tongji University, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Melbourne, where he earned a Master's degree in Information Technology in 2014, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science in 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, including expertise in Java Spring, Hadoop, Spark, and Docker.
Background
Before joining Afterpay, Yikai Gong worked as a Research Assistant at The University of Melbourne from 2014 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to various research projects and developed data processing pipelines. Additionally, he served as a Software Engineer at Euler's Bridge for seven years, where he gained experience in software development and data solutions.
Technical Skills
Yikai Gong possesses a range of technical skills relevant to data engineering. He has experience in implementing real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka and developing data processing pipelines with Hadoop and Spark. His proficiency in Docker enhances deployment efficiency, allowing for streamlined application management. His expertise in Java Spring supports the development of scalable applications.